Qalipu Chief talks about National Indigenous Day events

    Tuesday, 20 June 2023 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The Majestic Lawn will feature a day of celebration from 11-3 tomorrow. There will be drumming, singing, kids activities, and a BBQ.

    Tomorrow is National Indigenous People’s Day. Qalipu First Nations Chief Brendan Mitchell says the day of celebrations begins 6 o’clock in the morning. He says they expect a good turnout tomorrow. Chief Mitchell says it’s a very important day chosen to take place on the summer solstice to symbolize indigenous people, and events are taking place across the country. The Majestic Lawn will feature a day of celebration from 11-3 tomorrow. There will be drumming, singing, kids activities, and a BBQ.

     

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